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Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on PetfinderTue, 03 Mar 2015 12:30:26 +0000en-UShourly1Thanks to the Obamas for choosing their dog responsiblyhttps://www.petfinder.com/blog/2009/01/thanks_to_the_obamas_for_choos/
https://www.petfinder.com/blog/2009/01/thanks_to_the_obamas_for_choos/#commentsWed, 14 Jan 2009 12:04:04 +0000https://www.petfinder.com/blog/?p=241President-elect Obama, with a rescued puppy mill dog, in a photo from the book A Rare Breed of Love The Obama family is making the transition to First Family, and we all know what’s next: getting that new First Dog. We’re so happy for daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, …

We’re so happy for daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, and so pleased that the Obamas are going about
their search for a new pet in a responsible way: They plan to reach out
to shelters and wait patiently for the right pooch to become available for
adoption.

The family is concerned about all the right things: finding a pet
that will match their lifestyle and choosing a dog appropriate for Malia’s
allergies (how great that the Obamas believe a kid with allergies can know the joy of
having a pooch — they must have a good pet-loving pediatrician!).

I just want to
shout out a special thanks to the First Family for providing us with such a
great example of responsible pet selection. If folks follow their lead, I
believe far fewer pets will end up in shelters.